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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Risk Management and Internal Control (RMIC) Program responsible for the scheduling and execution of the Command-wide USSOCOM RMIC Program.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes having expertise as a Financial Analyst in providing professional knowledge of and skill in applying federal financial management theories, practices, methods, and techniques to independently analyze business processes and to modify and adapt analytical techniques to perform a variety of assignments, solve problems, and to advise managers on risk assessment and internal control matters; also having the extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques sufficient to develop and apply unique or extensive probing and analysis techniques and methods when resolving complex business process and financial management problems/issues. In addition to having the expert level knowledge of analytics in order to conduct complex analyses and to identify and propose solutions to financial and functional area process deficiencies that have major impacts on the financial and operational well-being of the organization.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act, Federal Financial Management Improvement Act, The CFO Act of 1990, and OMB Circular A-123 Risk Management and Internal Controls requirements.
2. Knowledge of Information Technology General and Application Controls, Statement of Standards on Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 18, Service Organization Control (SOC) Reports, and methodologies to integrate assurance over Service Provider controls into the Entity Level Control environment and statement of assurance of an organization.
3. Ability to review/develop Notice of Findings (NFRs) and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
4. Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems.
5. Skill in process and workflow analysis to support development and improvement of end-to-end process documentation.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Risk Management and Internal Control (RMIC) Program responsible for the scheduling and execution of the Command-wide USSOCOM RMIC Program.
Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes having expertise as a Financial Analyst in providing professional knowledge of and skill in applying federal financial management theories, practices, methods, and techniques to independently analyze business processes and to modify and adapt analytical techniques to perform a variety of assignments, solve problems, and to advise managers on risk assessment and internal control matters; also having the extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques sufficient to develop and apply unique or extensive probing and analysis techniques and methods when resolving complex business process and financial management problems/issues. In addition to having the expert level knowledge of analytics in order to conduct complex analyses and to identify and propose solutions to financial and functional area process deficiencies that have major impacts on the financial and operational well-being of the organization.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act, Federal Financial Management Improvement Act, The CFO Act of 1990, and OMB Circular A-123 Risk Management and Internal Controls requirements.
2. Knowledge of Information Technology General and Application Controls, Statement of Standards on Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 18, Service Organization Control (SOC) Reports, and methodologies to integrate assurance over Service Provider controls into the Entity Level Control environment and statement of assurance of an organization.
3. Ability to review/develop Notice of Findings (NFRs) and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
4. Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex problems.
5. Skill in process and workflow analysis to support development and improvement of end-to-end process documentation.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Risk Management and Internal Controls (RMIC) Program.
- Serve as primary Risk Management and Internal Control (RMIC) Program liaison among stakeholders, Component and Sub-Unified Commands, Service Providers, and Auditors.
- Facilitates process development, documentation, and improvement efforts to support business processes across USSOCOM.
- Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic viewpoint to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.
Salary : $106,437